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Cairo Georgia Map

Explore Cairo, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cairo, Georgia

How to Use This Cairo, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cairo, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cairo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityCairo
StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyGrady County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude30.877413
Longitude-84.20129
Population10,179
Density401.9 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code39828
Area Code912
County SeatCairo
School DistrictGrady County School District

About Cairo, Georgia

Cairo is a locality in Grady County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 10,179. The population density is 401.9 people per km². Cairo is located at 30.8774°N, 84.2013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Cairo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39828.

Cairo emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of southwestern Georgia as a place defined by the quiet persistence of its red-clay soil and the steady growth of surrounding pine forests. It lies 13.5 miles west-northwest of Thomasville, GA (from Thomasville, GA: bearing 282°T), and is situated 17.5 miles south of Pelham. The landscape around Cairo is characterized by gentle, open plains that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by the persistent green of kudzu clinging to the edges of rural roads. Nearby, the waters of Little Tired Creek flow with a rhythmic, low-key endurance that mirrors the pace of life in the surrounding fields. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Country Club Lake, where the afternoon light settles in thin, golden sheets across the water. Further afield, the curious geological depression known as Waterfall Sink breaks the monotony of the flat terrain, while Curry Hill stands as a subtle elevation in the distance. Davis Park provides a central space for the daily movements of the people, anchoring the landscape in a familiar, accessible green.

Cairo traces its roots to the expansion of agriculture in the deep South, where the land has long favored the cultivation of pecans and peaches. This reliance on the bounty of the earth fostered a local economy that remains deeply tethered to the rhythms of planting and harvest. Processing facilities and small-scale manufacturing have historically provided a backbone for the workforce, sustaining families through generations of economic shifts. The town square acts as a functional hub for commerce, where the legacy of regional trade is still evident in the architecture of the older storefronts. Despite the pressures of a modernizing world, Cairo maintains an industrial character that prioritizes stability and the careful tending of its primary resources. The air here often carries the faint, resinous scent of pine, a constant reminder of the timber industry that continues to shape the surrounding geography.

Cultural life in Cairo is defined by a pervasive sense of neighborliness and a deep appreciation for the shared history of the region. The town is widely recognized as the birthplace of Jackie Robinson, whose significant contributions to American sports and civil rights remain a source of immense local pride. Annual festivals and gatherings in the public spaces bring diverse voices together, reflecting a community that values its traditional Southern identity while acknowledging the complexities of its past. Notable landmarks, such as the well-preserved historic buildings near the center, serve as quiet markers of the passage of time. Residents often gather in communal settings to celebrate the unique heritage of the area, fostering a social environment that is both grounded and welcoming to visitors. Even as the decades move forward, Cairo retains a distinct temperament, shaped by the enduring influence of those who have called this particular patch of land their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Davis Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 300° NW
  • Confederate Soldier Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 280° W
  • Holder Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 264° W
  • Southern Terrace Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 207° SW
  • Barber Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 009° N
  • 1st Universalist Church (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 096° E
  • River Creek The Rolf And Alexandra Kauka Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 103° E
  • Nurse's Station (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 130° SE
  • Carpenter's Shop (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 130° SE
  • Small horse statue (Public Artwork) — 10.5 mi, 130° SE
  • Elisabeth Ireland Poe Gallery (2nd Floor) (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 129° SE
  • Shoe Shine House (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 129° SE
  • Birthplace of Jackie Robinson (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 184° S
  • Civil War Prison Camp (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 103° E
  • Lapham-Patterson House Museum (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 100° E
  • Thomasville on Stage and Company (Theatre) — 13.4 mi, 102° E
  • Redemptive Love Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.6 mi, 154° SE
  • Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (State Park) — 23.5 mi, 187° S
  • Indian Mound (Historic Ruins) — 26.8 mi, 194° S
  • Mound Interpetive Area (Viewpoint) — 27.8 mi, 153° SE
  • Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.1 mi, 308° NW · 1,786 acres
  • The Pavilion (Theatre) — 28.2 mi, 191° S
  • Nomad's Art Gallery (Gallery) — 29.4 mi, 189° S
  • FSU Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 30.4 mi, 190° S
  • Mission Theater (Cinema) — 30.4 mi, 193° S
  • Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 32.4 mi, 199° S · 576k acres
  • Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 43.4 mi, 176° S
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.9 mi, 178° S · 246k acres
  • Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 48.8 mi, 204° SW · 24k acres
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 49.8 mi, 180° S · 18k acres

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About This Cairo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cairo, Georgia. Coordinates: 30.877413, -84.20129. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cairo includes the ZIP code (39828), telephone area code (912), county seat of Grady County (Cairo), and school district assignment (Grady County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.